sheugh

chiefly Scottish
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
  • Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
  • The driver of the minivan, a 49-year-old man, was found in a ditch off the road with minor injuries.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Over the June The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finally got their record highs on Friday after an impressive comeback from April trenches.
    Sara Salinas,Jacob Pramuk,Michele Luhn, CNBC, 30 June 2025
  • Ted Danson invited Fred Armisen on his podcast this week (the one called Where Everybody Knows Your Name), and the two comedy veterans talked about their years in the television trenches.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Clean gutters regularly so water flows away from your house and doesn’t back up into the soffits and under the roofline.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
  • According to specifications provided by INDOT, the roundabout will consist of a 140-foot diameter roundabout with one 19-foot circulatory travel lane bordered by concrete curb and gutter and a 15-foot truck apron.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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